Enjoys scuba diving with his wife and takes diving holiday every year at end of season..Favorite spot is Maldives and says, "It's best place in the world. The coral reefs and sharks are amazing".
Began serving on ATP Player Council since 2002 and elected Vice-President from 2004-06 and and President from 2006-08

In August 2008, elected as European player representative on ATP Board

Then resigned position on Jan. 20, 2009 to give full attention on playing

Was first active player to serve on Board since Paul Annacone in 1993

Named 2007 ATP Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of Year for his off-court work with Special Olympics